BRIGITTE C TURNER LMSW
311 Eagles Court, Trophy Club,TX
Summary
Ivy League graduate with Master of Science degree and hold an LMSW in Texas, Pennsylvania and New York. Concentrating in Health, Mental Health and Disabilities, previous work experiences included conducting biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic and psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals with mental illness and other mental health related issues to incarcerated adults (male and female) in high security correctional facilities. Conducted home-based, mental health services to at-risk youth and their families with the goal of maintaining stabilization. Stopped working to raise a family and remained an avid volunteer within my community. Recently moved to Texas with a goal of working in Mental Health now that my children are grown.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL WORKER, Bucks County Correctional Facility
Correctional Medical Services, Inc.
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Conducted intake evaluations to over 20 inmates daily to determine clinical history of mental illness and risk of self harm of adult males and females incarcerated in a medium-security prison
- Participated as a member of a Multidisciplinary Team to develop and implement treatment plans for inmates with a mental health diagnosis
- Provided case management, individual and group therapy to over 30 males and females on a short-term basis while awaiting sentencing
- Maintained daily documentation of Mental Health treatment care, interventions and outcomes for over 50 inmates
- Maintained regular contact with supervisor
- Participated in weekly, Mental Health staff meetings
- Held active Pennsylvania LSW
SOCIAL WORKER, New Jersey State Prison
Correctional Medical Services, Inc
04.2003 - 06.2004
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and psychotherapeutic, outpatient services to over 80 adult males and 30 adult females with a mental health diagnosis, incarcerated in a maximum-security prison
- Coordinated with inmates in developing/implementing treatment plans
- Provided individual and group mental health treatment to males housed on Residential Treatment and Transitional Care Units
- Provided individual and group therapy to females housed in Administrative Segregation
- Crisis intervention
- Maintained documentation of weekly psychotherapeutic treatment sessions, treatment care interventions and outcomes
- Facilitated Mental Health Department training for new correctional employees
- Maintained regular contact with supervisor/Lead Psychologist
- Participated in weekly, Mental Health Staff meetings
- Coordinated with State Social Worker to provide case administration services and release/discharge planning
- Maintained weekly, clinical supervision with LCSW
- Held active New Jersey LSW
FIRST THERAPIST, Adolescent Services
Center For Family Services
09.2000 - 04.2003
- Conducted intake evaluations to adolescents (aged 8-17) referred by Child Protective Services and/or Probation
- Provided intensive, home-based clinical and case management to adolescents at risk of alternative placement
- Documented daily Progress Notes and Quarterly Reports
- Coordinated services with Child Protective Services and Probation
- Advocated on behalf of clients in Juvenile Court with the goal of stabilizing the family
- Maintained regular contact with Assistant Director of Adolescent Services
- Provided supervision to MSW student interns
- Maintained weekly, clinical supervision from supervisor
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
New York, NY05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.1996
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Cognitive-Behavioral Practices
- Solution-Based interventions
- Strengths-Based therapy
- Grief Processes
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Columbia University Alumni, DFW
- Columbia University Alumni, New York City
- Rutgers University Alumni, New Jersey
- Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society, Gamma Psi
- Phi Sigma Sigma National Sorority
VOLUNTEER
DENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH – Denton, TX
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Denton County COVID Vaccine Clinic April 2021-Present
VOLUNTEER NOW/VOLY
Dallas County COVID Vaccine Mega Center – Dallas, TX March 2021-Present
Gift of Love Food Pantry – Fort Worth, TX April 2021-Present
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Fort Worth, TX
Northwest Reads Program (Remote) – Trophy Club, TX April 2021-Present
Beck Elementary School - Trophy Club, TX
Classroom Reader, Party Helper February 2020
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT - Basking Ridge, NJ
Liberty Corner Elementary School - Liberty Corner, NJ
Classroom Reader, School Library, Classroom Helper 2011-2016
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, Bridgewater, NJ
Daisy Co-leader 2015
LIBERTY CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Liberty Corner, NJ
Summer Camp 2016
BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY - Bernardsville, NJ
Volunteer 2010
MADISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL, Madison, NJ
Volunteer 2006-2009
Timeline
SOCIAL WORKER, Bucks County Correctional Facility
Correctional Medical Services, Inc.
10.2005 - 03.2006
SOCIAL WORKER, New Jersey State Prison
Correctional Medical Services, Inc
04.2003 - 06.2004
FIRST THERAPIST, Adolescent Services
Center For Family Services
09.2000 - 04.2003
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Rutgers University
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